Puerto Rican sprinter Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, one of the greatest figures in Latin American athletics and double Olympic medalist, announced this Sunday that she is pregnant and expecting her first child.

The news was shared by the athlete on her social networks during Mother's Day, accompanied by images with her husband, the American triple artist Donald Scott.

“A big surprise, but the greatest blessing. Happy Mother's Day to everyone!”, wrote Jasmine Camacho-Quinn on her official Instagram account.

The publication quickly generated thousands of reactions among fans, athletes and international sports figures, who congratulated the Puerto Rican on this new stage in her personal life.

Jasmine Camacho-Quinn and Donald Scott are expecting their first child

So far, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn has not revealed how many months pregnant she is nor has she given details about a possible break in her competitive schedule.

The 100 meter hurdles specialist maintains a solid international career and has just won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, a competition in which she seeked to defend the gold obtained in Tokyo.

The relationship between Camacho-Quinn and Donald Scott became even more media after both announced their engagement in 2024 after the Olympic date in France.

The Olympic legacy of Jasmine Camacho-Quinn with Puerto Rico

The Boricua athlete already occupies a prominent place in the sports of Puerto Rico thanks to her performances in Olympic Games and international championships.

In Tokyo 2020, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles and became the second Puerto Rican athlete to win an Olympic title, after tennis player Monica Puig.

Furthermore, during the semi-finals of that competition, he recorded a time of 12.26 seconds, establishing an Olympic record and the best time of his career at that time.

With the bronze medal obtained in Paris 2024, the sprinter consolidated herself as the only Puerto Rican athlete with two Olympic medals.

Athletics celebrates the news of Jasmine Camacho-Quinn

Jasmine Camacho-Quinn's pregnancy announcement quickly became a trending among athletics followers and Olympic sports fans.

The Puerto Rican is going through one of the most special moments of her life while keeping intact the international recognition that has built thanks to her results on the court.

For now, the athlete has not confirmed when she will compete again, although her message made it clear that she is living this stage with enthusiasm and happiness along with Donald Scott.